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underhanded

The English word “underhanded” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
  2. Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.
  3. Insincere; sarcastic.
  4. Secret; surreptitious.
  5. Understaffed.

adverb

  1. In an underhanded manner.

noun

  1. Devious people, collectively.

Etymology

From under- + handed.

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